Take Safety Home: Preventing Off-Job Injuries is a 20-minute online course presented by a former firefighter and paramedic that teaches employees how to apply workplace safety awareness to their personal lives to prevent injuries at home and during leisure activities. It is designed for all employees as part of a comprehensive safety culture program and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.
The National Safety Council reports that off-the-job injuries and deaths far outnumber workplace incidents. Approximately 55,000 Americans die from preventable injuries at home and in the community each year, compared to roughly 5,000 workplace fatalities. For employers, off-job injuries are a significant business concern - the NSC estimates that off-the-job injuries cost employers over $400 billion annually through lost productivity, sick leave, workers' compensation complications from aggravated conditions, and replacement labor costs. An employee injured at home on Saturday is just as unavailable on Monday as one injured at work.
This course is presented by a retired firefighter and paramedic who draws on 25 years of responding to injuries and emergencies to share real stories and practical safety lessons. Your employees will learn how the same safety mindset they apply at work - hazard awareness, risk assessment, and protective measures - can prevent the most common types of off-job injuries including falls at home, vehicle accidents, recreational injuries, and household hazards. The live-presentation format is engaging and relatable, making it effective for safety meetings, stand-down events, and employee wellness programs.
While no OSHA standard mandates off-job safety training, the concept is recognized as a best practice by the National Safety Council and is a component of OSHA's Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP). VPP-recognized employers frequently include off-job safety in their total safety programs because off-job injuries directly impact workforce availability and productivity. The NSC reports that off-job injuries cost employers over $400 billion annually when accounting for wage losses, medical expenses, and productivity declines. Many employers with mature safety programs have found that extending safety awareness beyond the workplace reduces total injury rates and reinforces the safety culture that drives on-the-job compliance. Companies pursuing OSHA VPP Star recognition often include off-job safety programs as evidence of management commitment to worker health and safety.
| Team Size | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 - 9 | $24.95 |
| 10 - 24 | $19.95 |
| 25 - 49 | $17.95 |
| 50 - 99 | $17.50 |
This course is available in English and Spanish at no additional charge.
Certificate of completion included. Downloadable upon passing the final assessment.